Mathematical Ability - Arithmetic Flashcards
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A shopkeeper buys an article for $240 and sells it at a 25% profit. What is the selling price?
Answer: $300
Selling price = 240 × 1.25 = $300.
What is the simple interest on $5,000 at 8% per annum for 3 years?
Answer: $1,200
SI = (P × R × T)/100 = (5000 × 8 × 3)/100 = $1,200.
Two pipes A and B can fill a tank in 12 and 18 hours respectively. How long will they take together?
Answer: 7.2 hours
Combined rate = 1/12 + 1/18 = 5/36, so time = 36/5 = 7.2 hours.
A train travels 360 km in 4 hours. What is its speed in km/h?
Answer: 90
Speed = Distance ÷ Time = 360 ÷ 4 = 90 km/h.
The ratio of two numbers is 3:5 and their sum is 80. What is the larger number?
Answer: 50
Larger number = (5/8) × 80 = 50.
What percentage of 250 is 75?
Answer: 30%
(75/250) × 100 = 30%.
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